The text is taken from an anonymous source, and the key word in it, "speed," has, as one would surmise, nothing to do with swiftness of movement, but instead. 7 Apr What if I never speed, shall I straight yield to despair, and still on sorrow feed that can no loss repair; or shall I change my love, for I find pow'r to. 14 May Lyrics for What If I Never Speed by John Dowland. What if I never speed, shall I straight yield to despair, and still on sorrow feed that ca.